Foot pain

You can ease most foot pain with simple things yourself. If it doesn’t go away, see a GP.

How to ease foot pain and swelling

Try these things for a week:

put as little weight as possible on the foot - if you can, avoid standing on it

put an ice pack (or a bag of frozen peas in a towel) on the foot for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours

wear comfortable shoes, for example avoid shoes with heels

take paracetamol

If the skin on your foot looks flaky or blistered see your pharmacist. They can recommend a cream.

How a foot specialist can help with foot pain

Your GP might refer you to a foot specialist (podiatrist or chiropodist) to get help with your pain. They should be able to tell you what’s wrong with your foot and recommend things like creams or insoles.

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